Nikki Amuka-Bird: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? — FLAPSS

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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

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Nikki Amuka-Bird

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Anyone whose party I said I’d go to and didn’t turn up. I can get quite socially anxious at times.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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Martin Sheen American actor

My son Ramón was the victim of my wrath at a particular time that still withers me with disgrace.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 March 2017 source ↗

Adjoa Andoh English actress

My dad’s parents in Ghana, for not spending more time with them.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗

Marina Abramović Performance artist

To myself. I am my harshest critic.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2024 source ↗

Martin Freeman English actor

I say it a lot to my kids when I’ve lost my temper, and I’ll save up a big one for when they are 18.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗

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Being an actor is inherently embarrassing. You have to embrace it.

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Probably watching some poor abandoned cat or dog being nursed back to life by a stranger on YouTube.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What does love feel like? Relationships

Like everything is in high definition, and life is on your side.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What is your greatest fear? Identity & self

I’m quite scared of bats. I’m just seeing rats with wings – no, thanks.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question What scares you about getting older? Time & hindsight

Not being flexible enough to dance freely.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

Question Which trait do you most dislike in yourself? Identity & self

Lack of confidence masquerading as perfectionism.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 May 2025 source ↗

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